Jawuan Lamont Wade Fam, known as Fam Staxx, was a 22-year-old aspiring rapper from Columbus who was shot to death on January 23, 2017. He and his best friend, Caleb Killen, were found with fatal head wounds inside Reynolds’ car at the Wedgewood Village apartment complex around 9:30 p.m. The double homicide was believed to be connected to a robbery, and investigators say multiple assailants were involved.

Columbus police tied physical evidence at the scene to a suspect, and in July 2024 charges were filed against 24-year-old Paul A. Smith for the two murders. The Wedgewood Village complex had experienced multiple homicides in 2017 and was noted as the deadliest location in the city that year, making the case a long-term focus for homicide detectives.

Jawuan’s death had a deep impact on his family, friends, and the local music community. Anyone who knew Jawuan, Caleb, their movements that night, or who has information about the attack is asked to come forward.